Tutorial: change the file sharing box and how to transfer them from one mobile to another

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Access to memory and information are two essential items, since the first one keeps them linked to our emotional side, and the second, keeps us updated, both items are joined in the alternatives for images, videos, Photographs, documents and the like, that we keep with great solemnity and frequently even with dissimulation.

To want transfer files from one mobile to anotherIt can turn into a headache, especially if you are in a particular space, known as safe or secure. For the purposes of sharing files, there are several means, how to move files from internal memory to an SD card and then to another mobile, or transfer files to Google Drive, and from there to another account.

Truly, the means are many and varied, some choose to use instant messaging apps, as Telegram, which at the same time is very easy to create an account on it, or use it from PC for such media. But changing the file sharing box to transfer files from one mobile to another is something that needs to be done first., and we will show you how.

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What is the file box or safe on the mobile?

This is a tool designed to encrypt audios, videos, photos and other files to protect privacy. Here you can have a completely hidden folder that we can only access through the biometric data of the owner of the mobile. To create it there are only a couple of alternatives, We can do it in the internal storage of our device or in the external memory of the same.

This box has as main objective hide your images from the view of other users and videos that you store on your device. A very important detail is that it is necessary to store or remember very well the password that they designate for this safe. Since in case of losing it your files will also disappear since you will not be able to access it in any other way.

Moving companies, in order to safeguard the privacy of its users, offer file protection mechanisms, in order to Store posts that may be worthy of disguise. This case is exemplified in the so-called Huawei smartphone case, or also known as EMUI box. In other mobile phone companies, similar concepts and various names are applied to refer to spaces of this nature..

Depending on the mobile phone company, this type of space will vary, the no will be contemplated. That is why it is necessary to form a box, where files can be shared. This is achieved through folders that can be stored more hidden within the internal files segment, or the use of special applications for such purposes.

Setting

Definitely activating the safe of our device will bring us the benefit of obtaining a hidden folder on our mobile. To which we can only access through biometric data. The procedure will vary depending on the space and file storage method. But as it comes from the box, we find it with that typology in the Huawei Phones. To change the box or edit it, you need to create it first.

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Procedure to create the box

  • On Huawei phones, this is like a integrated function in settings, then we refer to that space
  • Go to the safe space, where will you choose “safe
  • Select the enable option
  • Should choose the place where it will be saved, as well as the option of placing an access padlock, via password or fingerprint
  • Then we ask two security questions, necessary to continue with the creation procedure of our box.
  • It also enables us associate the ID of our Huawei. This in one way or another will allow us to reset the password if the security questions are forgotten or fail. It also issues a warning indicating that it is disassociated if the safe is moved to another device or the session is closed.
  • Once this is done, will be completed the box creation procedure, the safe, on Huawei device

How files are kept in the safe

After completing the secure setup procedure it will be totally empty. To start saving our files in this hidden corner of our device, it is essential to know that for this we have two methods available, the first we can do it from inside the safe, while the other we will do it from outside.

First of all we must enter the safe and select one of the available categories, images, audio or files. After choosing the one of your preference, click add option, there a window will be displayed with all the materials stored on your mobile. Choose the files you want to hide and proceed to touch the accept option.

You can also do this through a external application called Huawei Files, there you must also choose the files you want to hide. Then select the menu option and then choose the move to safe option. Always remember that the option you select is move and not copy, so the files you select will no longer be in your gallery and will only be displayed in the safe.

How can I pass one phone file to another?

You can present the occasion when you want to share a file from one mobile to another, either by the means that we mentioned at the beginning or any other that is considered appropriate for that purpose. Then, it will be necessary change the box by moving the files. This is achieved in a very simple way.

It will become a space where files are stored, either from him, bringing them, or from the general location of the file, and wanting to move it to the box. When it is created, it becomes a new device option, at the moment of wanting to move the files.

To change the box, and be able to share the files, it is necessary send them to a free spaceIn other words, Outside the Box. As an example, if you want to share a photo from one mobile to another, and it's in the box, you must remove it from there and take it to a space such as the internal storage space.

For this, you should only have access to the mailbox, and if a password or fingerprint was placed, facilitate it. Long press the file to move, choose option “moveAnd specify the new space, once there, can go from mobile to mobile under the owner's preference mechanism.

It is essential to know that These files are not blocked, much less are they deleted from our device. With a few simple steps, you can move and share them from one device to another. So avoid worrying, These will only be in a safe place on your mobile to guarantee your privacy and in turn contribute to your safety.

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Bluetooth

After deleting the files from the safe we can transfer them from one mobile to another. And this time we bring you the Bluetooth method that, although it is quite an old alternative, This allows us to share files from a device to a receiver without having an internet connection at our disposal..

For this we only have to select configuration option of our device and slide the bar to the right on the option called Bluetooth to activate it. It should be noted that this procedure must be carried out on the two devices that participate in the file transfer. Then a warning will appear on the screen that will tell us if you want your device to be visible to the closest mobiles.

Should click the accept optionNow we just have to choose the file that we want to transfer and choose in the three points that are shown on the right side of the screen, the chapter to share via Bluetooth. The receiving file should confirm the file transfer and voila.

Xender

This is one totally free app that is enabled in the Play Store of our device. This application allows us to share files in a faster and easier way. Once the application is installed, we must open it and show the application's graphical interface. A positive point of this is that it not only allows you to transfer images, audios and videos, but also allows you to share your applications with your devices.

You can also share books and presentations what do you have on your device. at the time of sending you just have to click on the send option located in the middle of the bottom of the screen. Later, this application awaits the arrival of a receiver and, so, generates a QR code that you must scan with the other device. Once the devices are paired, select the file to transfer and you're done, this method is quite fast even if the file is heavy.

Cable

This, even though it is quite an old procedure, it is considered one of the most reliable in the market. First we must enter the Smart Switch application on both devices. In the sending device we select the option to transfer data and in the other to receive data. In both phones we are going to choose the Android option and then the cable option. There, later, the connection of the devices via the USB cable starts. Later, we select allow access and to finish we select the files we want to send.

Wifi

This is an alternative that is enabled on all Android devices regardless of its creation date. For this, we simply have to go to the configuration option, choose the connections option and then WiFi-. Later we proceed to activate it and click on the sale of Wifi Direct. Devices using that option will appear there immediately. These devices must be pressed to connect to them. The other device must accept the request and approve the connection.

We go to my files folder and select the material what do we want to share. There we are going to select the share option and then select the WiFi Direct icon. The receiver accepts the transfer and you will have the file on your device with a few simple steps.

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